IEP Meetings

A written statement for a child with a disability will be developed, reviewed, and revised in a meeting in accordance with IL Section 226.  Each student will have at least one IEP meeting each year.  Additional meetings may be scheduled throughout the school year as needed.

Related Services

Psychologist 

There is one school psychologist at Niles Central.  The psychologist conducts psychological evaluations and interprets results for students, parents, and staff. The psychologist also provides crisis intervention services, counseling services for Niles Central students and consultation with Niles Central staff.

Consulting Psychiatrist 

District 219 consults with a community based psychiatrist for individual situations that require assistance.  The psychiatrist will meet with Niles Central staff when appropriate.

Social Worker 

There are two school social workers at Niles Central.  The social workers provide crisis intervention services, individual and group counseling for Niles Central students, and offer consultation with Niles Central staff. When appropriate, the social workers also provide community resource referrals to Niles Central students and families.

Health and Safety Concerns 

Students who self-report or are reported to have thoughts or actions of harming oneself or others are required to be assessed by a school psychologist or school social worker. If Niles Central staff deem it necessary, a more extensive evaluation may be required by a mental health professional in the community.

Police Consultant

Niles Central works closely with a police consultant, a police officer for the Skokie Police Department, at Niles West High School. The police consultant is involved with all police matters that occur at school.

Student Assistance Program 

District 219 provides a comprehensive Student Assistance Program (SAP). The SAP coordinates school and community resources to assist families and students in our district. The goal of the SAP is to provide early intervention and support services to students identified as having difficulties achieving success. Based on information from the school and parents, students can choose to participate in educational groups in the school or a community program. Primarily, SAP coordinates a variety of drug and alcohol prevention and intervention approaches. For more detailed information, please contact the SAP coordinators at your home school – Niles North 847-626-2342 or Niles West – 847-626-2950.